Sony is providing Memory Stick PRO™ media users with an expanded range of enhanced media that not only offers higher capacities and are high-speed read and write capable, but are also compatible with a vast array of current Memory Stick PRO devices.
The updated Memory Stick PRO (High Speed) media features capacities of up to 2GB in the standard-size media and 1GB in the Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media size and are designed to support both read and write speeds of up to 80Mbps (10MB/s.). Among the fastest in the flash media industry, this higher speed will be especially beneficial for transferring data-intensive images, such as high-resolution digital photos, to and from PCs and other devices that may incorporate a high-speed parallel data transfer interface in the future.
By year's end at least one-third of American households will be able to take digital photos As the trend for higher-megapixel cameras continues to increase, Sony and other manufacturers who offer large capacity, high-speed memory cards will be at the forefront of the flash memory market."
The high-performance media also offers greater reliability in extreme temperatures with an improved operating temperature range of -13°F to 185°F. Whether your Memory Stick PRO media is in your backpack on the ski slopes or in the trunk of your car on a hot summer day, you can trust your media will perform as expected. Sony will offer this expanded reliability on all Memory Stick PRO media beginning this fall.
Easily recognizable by its striking new red color and "High Speed" marking, Memory Stick PRO (High Speed) media will be available later this year as follows:

What is depth of field and how to control depth of field

picture a picture b

The depth of field is the back and forth area of the subject in focus depending on the subject and your choice. you can control the depth of field e.g In land scape photography every thing should be in sharp focus so must set your camera for that setting.In potrait photography you can use be creative by using the different setting of depth of field .

There are 3 ways to control the depth of field

1. aperture has 2 function one is to control the amount of light entering and hitting the ccd of digital camare thereby influence the exposure of picture taken and second to control the depth of field the greater depth of field the less back and forth area of subject in focus and small aperture means more area in focus potrait we can use large depth of field e.g 4or 2.8 aperture to blur the background making the subject to stand out from background distractions


2 Distance of the subject from the lens The more the distance between the lens and subject the more depth of field and the more things will be in focus If you take a picture of a subject from let say 4 meter the background and foreground will be more in focus then if you take a picture from 2metre in which background and foreground will be less sharp.

3 choice of the lens Wide angle lenses will give you more depth of field that is why in land scape photography wide lenses are use where you want everything in sharp focus you take potrait with telephoto lens so background blur and the subject stands out and also to minimize the distracting background ofcourse these are the general guidline and rules for best results for the type of photography you want the do but you can break the rule and use wide angel in portraits and telphoto in landscape to be creative and come up with different and good picture Experiment is the key and to be creative is the kind of fun and you cancome with rather striking picture and could win some contest or it could be appraised and be in some photography magizine. 28 to105 or more are good choice of lens as it gives you good coverage Even in compact cameras wide to telephoto lens is available and should prefer it.

a]above picture of flower is good example of large depth of field or use of telephoto lens or small distance between subject and lens

b]picture of lanscsape is e.g small depth of field i.e 16,22

and use of wide angle lens so every thing in sharp focus

Best pocket camera or best compact camera

There are many great camera in the market to choose from is it DSLR OR COMPACT CAMERA .The compact camera is easy to carry and easy to use . you can take great picture from compact camera some good enough to win a contest I always carry a compact camera in my pocket to catch whatever happens around me and not to miss some unexpected good shots you never know I use compact for scenic Travel and landscape photos.
Here are recommended camera for users

CANON S90 is one of the best camera ever made because it has a direct control which lets you adjust it for perfect photo every time these menus is much easier to use then dials on others camera menus .The S90 fits perfectly in the pocket and have a very good image quality for a compact it is highly recommended get one while it is available because compact camera come and go very fast. The low light performance is incredible for such a camera. It can take indoor and night pics without using flash. ISO 80 and ISO 100 quality are comparable to any entry level DSLR.

12 GREAT TIPS FOR LANDSCAPE PHOTOS

.1 High points give you a over all view of the scene and if you have a camera that gives you control (e.g. an SLR) over the exposure settings, a small aperture of f/11 or f/16 will let you keep everything in focus. And there is a greater depth of field which is very important in scenic photography.

2. Early morning and late evening are the best times for shooting landscapes and out doer photography . This is because the low angle of the Sun picks out shadows and reveals textures. It gives the impression of 3-D look. cloudy days are not suited for land scape photography and it gives dull look to your pictures


3 look for the locations best landscapes are not found at the side of the road. So be prepared to go for a walk or talk to local native in an effort to seek out the most interesting locations.


4. Wide angle lenses are mostly used used for landscapes because they will give you to include more in the frame and open up perspective. A wide-angle zoom lens gives you more latitude in framing the scene and cropping out distracting features. You can use horizantial as well as vertical framing which make some interesting and different outlook of scene try both


5 place something in the foreground . Whenever possible, place something of interest in the foreground of the shot to create a sense of depth or you can make somebody stand in the foreground to create a sense of depth

6. use a tripod. use a tripod to get a sharpest picture when shooting landscapes which is very vital. use cable release to press the shutter instead of your finger to avoid any slight shake of camare - this means you'll take fewer but better pictures. Get a light model to cut down on weight if you do a lot of walking to your locations.


7.crop Look out for scenes that will let you crop the top and bottom of the image to snape a more dramatic "letterbox" panoramic composition.


8. Use a polarizing filterThis is most vital for outdoor photography.It darken the sky and saturate the colors in the landscape .It remove any haze from the atmosphere

9. Use graduated grey or neutral density filters to darken the sky and reduce the contrast between the landscape and the sky. Polarizing filters aren't much use for bright cloudy skies but graduated filters are. Frequently, the sky looks burned out in photos because the films or digital sensors don't have the range to record the brightness differences between it and darker foreground scenery. (Films and sensors still aren't as good as the human eye!)


10. Use color correction filters to change the color of light on a landscape. These filters can either warm up the landscape or cool it down, depending on the filter color used. Warm filter gives amber colour to the scene there are many different type of colour filters
experiment with different filters.


11. Try soft focus filter to add an ethereal quality to the scene. These filters blur the bright areas of a scene into the shadows to give the image a glow giving it a romantic look.




12. Use the Hyperfocal Distance the method is to focus 1/3 into the scene with small aparture ,say 16,22 and then recompose the scene . Hyperfocal focusing allows you to get everything sharp, from things close up to the camera to those far away. It's more reliable than just setting the focus at infinity. You will need a camera that allows manual focusing though.


13.USERAW If you use a digital camera, and your camera is capable of it, shoot RAW images rather than JPGs. The RAWs will take up more room on your memory card but there's no in-camera processing done on the image (as there is for JPGs). RAW images will give you greater latitude for image manipulation (using Adobe PhotoShop, PhotoShop Elements, Paint Shop Pro or some other image manipulation package).

tips on child photogrphy

child photography is one of the most rewarding pastime and most satisfiying thing to do in photography be it your own child or another child.you can win photography contest or you can frame your child photo as a sweet memory.but can also be frustating thing to photograph a child in right mood and make a natural potrait of a child.every body want good potrait of thier child their is a great demand and pros get a good price for it.
point to consider in child photography.
preparetionIf you are well prepared from the outset, the job should be all that more enjoyable for all concerned and that makes for better pictures. If possible visit the family before the session know the child name and and get famaliar with the child so he can be relexed before the photo session. also survey the surroundings where you planned to take pictures for best possible results.
smile the moment you meet the child/children smile and greet them happly and take interest in them and their toys and activities keep the cheerful face believe me this important advice will save you a lot of frustration .
show your equipment let the child know you and your camera children are very inquisitive and want touch and feel and get to know you camera.Leave the camera on the floor or table, they will soon ignore it and play. If the children are old enough, it may be an idea for the parents to explain that they will be having their photographs taken, so they can get used to the idea
surroundings with children their is no better place then their own house surroundings it the most suitable place to photograph children/child and get best results you can use their garden and out door surroundings for pictures
The Natural Approach when they are busy with their toys or playing in their natural surroundings .you can take their pictures unaware of you or you can take their snap looking at you in most natural way.that is how parents will remember their childrens in years to come. Good child photography will spark off the most romantic nostalgia for years.
Clothes and Props use variety of clothes and props to spice your photographs change clothes of bright colours to enhance their skin use diffuser for dreamy style ,use their toys and other stuff for best results.You can build your own set of props too, like funny hats funky shades or Hollywood-style wraps/scarves...or even a basket
Lighting the best lighting will always be natural. If you can get the child to stand by a bright window or in the shade under a tree, you have all the power of the sun at your fingertips. Try, if possible NOT to photograph the child or children in DIRECT sunlight. This plays havoc with the light meter in your camera, and can cause unsightly shadows. There are times however when you can break this rule quite effectively, but you need a bit of training on your camera settings.
focus on eyes the best picture can be ruined and all your work will be wasted if it is not sharp
the best is to focus on the eyes of the subject and locking it by half depressing the shutter buttion and then recomposing the subject.

camera Review Canon EOS 7D

By finally providing a truly rugged, pro-oriented APS-C format DSLR, the way people should think about sensor size. Pros now can choose what size sensor best fits their assignment, and enthusiasts have a full range of options based on their shooting style. This solid piece of engineering will amaze you with its 18MP CMOS sensor resolution, its fast 8-fps burst rate, and its tough weathersealed body. It also marks a refinement of Canon’s metering and autofocus systems, which now work together to track subjects by shape and color. $1,700, street, body

Review of Nikon Coolpix S1000PJ

Coolest Feature: Camera turns into a mini-projector.
Bigger LCDs and Wi-Fi have made sharing digital photos easier, but you still have to pass the camera around to give everyone a look. Nikon’s new 12.1-megapixel Coolpix solves the problem with first-of-its-kind technology. Turn on its tiny, built-in projector and everyone in the room can view VGA quality photos or videos (with sound) at sizes up to 40 inches across, on surfaces up to six feet away. The coolest new Coolpix is lots of camera too, with a 5X zoom that starts out at a wide-angle 28mm (35mm equivalent) and vibration reduction bolstered by a motion-detection system that ups ISO and shutter speed automatically. (Sensitivity goes as high as ISO 6400.) Still not sure you’ll get it sharp? The Best Shot Selector shoots a burst of up to 10 frames and saves the sharpest one.Buy It: $430